Virtual reality to help kids through their first MRI
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) experience before an MRI scan can help children feel more comfortable and stay still during the scan. It is designed for children aged 5 to 10 who are having their first MRI for a non-urgent reason.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 5 and 10 years old.
- This will be your child's first MRI, and it's not for an emergency.
- Your child can understand instructions in Turkish (with your help if needed).
- You are willing to give permission for your child to take part, and your child agrees.
- Your child has no metal in their body or other reasons they can't have an MRI.
- Your child is not scheduled for sedation or anesthesia for the MRI.
- Your child has no conditions that make VR unsafe, like uncontrolled epilepsy or severe motion sickness.
- Your child can see and hear well enough to watch a VR video (with glasses if needed).
- Your child has not been in this study before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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